chapter 25

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!Chapter 25 :Startled, Aadhya froze mid-step, and Nandu immediately halted beside her. Their heads turned toward the source of the familiar voice. Aadhya’s eyes widened in shock and delight as she gasped.Without a second thought, she handed the plate she was holding to Nandu and, paying no heed to the curious onlookers, sprinted toward the voice, her face beaming with joy.“Akki!”.She darted forward like a streak of lightning. Before she could even reach him, Akhil, with equal excitement, ran toward her. Meeting halfway, he bent down, grabbed her by the legs, and effortlessly lifted her into the air. He spun her around, their laughter blending into the air like music.Everyone, except Nandu and Parasuram, looked on in horror. The sight of a man lifting Aadhya in his arms—right in front of her husband—left them speechless. Their gazes flicked nervously between Nandu and Aadhya, expecting tension to flare.But to their surprise, Nandu stood calmly, his face glowing with a wide smile, his eyes sparkling with joy as he watched the two reunite.After a few joyful spins, Akhil gently placed Aadhya back on the ground. Taking a step back, his eyes swept over her from head to toe. With a playful smile, he teased,“Hmm! You look so happy and glowing. Guess you don’t miss me anymore, huh?”, He pouted dramatically at the end.Aadhya playfully smacked his shoulder and pulled him into a gentle hug. Ruffling his hair fondly, she said,“Stupid boy! Of course, I missed you. But tell me, how is everything back at home? Is everything okay?”. Her voice carried both affection and concern.Meanwhile, Nandu handed the plate to Dhanush, who had stepped forward to help. With an eager smile, Nandu approached them.Patting Akhil’s shoulder, he joked,“So, you only missed your friend, huh? Not me?”.Hearing his brother’s voice, Akhil’s face lit up with pure joy. Without a second thought, he threw himself into Nandu’s arms, hugging him tightly. His eyes welled up with tears as he whispered,“Brother! I missed you so much. I wished I could have come along with you, but... how could I leave our sister alone?”.His voice cracked, his sobs resembling that of a child.Nandu wrapped his arms around him, gently rubbing his back to soothe him.“Akki! Calm down. You’re not a kid anymore. You’re a grown man. If you cry like this, your friend here will tease you”, he said with a playful smile, trying to lighten the mood.Akhil chuckled through his tears, tightening his grip on his brother for a moment longer before finally pulling away. The emotional reunion brought smiles to everyone’s faces, easing the initial tension.Wiping his tears, Akhil held Nandu’s shoulders and chirped,“Guess what! It’s not just me, someone else has been missing you a lot. Actually, he’s been eager to meet you for the past few days. He even arranged this trip, saying we all needed to see you”.His voice carried a playful tease, causing Nandu to furrow his eyebrows in confusion.Noticing his brother’s puzzled expression, Akhil smirked and pointed towards a direction. Both Nandu and Aadhya followed his gesture, their eyes landing on a familiar figure.They froze.-  *KRISH*